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  1. LCRO 104/2018 CJ v MV (28 February 2020) [pdf, 189 KB]

    ...XD acquired an interest in property at [Street D], and went to live there. Mr CJ says his money was applied to the purchase of [Street D]. [12] With no registered interest in either property, Mr CJ became concerned that his investments were unprotected. Mr CJ contacted Mr MV. 17 October 2016 [13] Mr MV issued an undated letter of engagement attaching information for clients which included reference to fees and complaints, that Mr CJ appears to have signed on 17 October 2016. Mr...

  2. LCRO 148/2020 PV v GY (31 May 2021) [pdf, 269 KB]

    ...lawyer must not act for more than one client on a matter in any circumstances where there is a more than negligible risk that the lawyer may be unable to discharge the obligations owed to one or more of the clients. [59] Consistent with the consumer protection purposes of the Act and a lawyers’ fundamental obligation to protect clients’ interests, r 6 requires that: 4 In acting for a client, a lawyer must, within the bounds of the law and [the rules], protect and promote the in...

  3. 21 July 2014 Legal Aid News [pdf, 345 KB]

    ...responsibilities have not changed – as a lead provider you continue to be responsible for the quality of supervised providers’ work, regardless of the level of supervision. We wish to thank those of you who responded for your insights. They were carefully considered in shaping the final policy. To view the new policy click here To view the response to consultation click here Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 Legal Aid Services is changing the way it...

  4. Rec-Recap-2023-Q4-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 873 KB]

    Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 October and 31 December 2023 Office of the Chief Coroner | 2023 (4) i Coroners’ recommendations and comments Coroners perform essential functions within our society. They inquire into a range of unexpected deaths to establish the identity of the person who has died and the cause and circumstances of their death. While inquiring into a d

  5. INZ (Calder) v Ji [2019] NZIACDT 50 (19 July 2019) [pdf, 246 KB]

    ...on the form for the applicant. If the applicant does not have an immigration adviser, and no one helped the applicant to fill in this form, this section does not have to be completed. [9] On 14 March 2016, Immigration New Zealand wrote to Ms T, care of Mr Ji, advising that it was apparent from an initial assessment that she may not meet the character requirements for a visa. In particular, a letter claiming to be written by a New Zealand based company filed in support of her applic...

  7. BORA Wills Bill [pdf, 381 KB]

    ...Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bill in May 2003) an age restriction has been justified in terms of section 5 of the BORA as a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. In other contexts (eg the Care of Children Bill in May 2003), we have concluded that they cannot. 8. This Bill is concerned with the age at which the law should recognise the capacity of a person to do a testamentary action. This is a significant life decision that conce...

  8. Auckland Standards Committee v Johnston [2011] NZLCDT 14 [pdf, 207 KB]

    ...client on the other hand. Commentary (1) The rule is based on the premise that a person who occupies a position of trust must not permit his or her personal interests to conflict with the interests of those whom it is that person’s duty to protect. (2) The rule is intended to protect a client in situations where the interest or position of the practitioner would or could make the practitioner’s professional judgement less responsive to the interests of the client. ......

  9. [2020] NZIACDT 19 - DMX v Guich (11 May 2020) [pdf, 112 KB]

    ...complaint under the Act, and breached the Code in the following respects: (1) filing an appeal out of time as a result of calculating an incorrect timeframe of 47 days, this being negligence or alternatively, a failure to exercise diligence and due care in breach of cl 1; and (2) failing to return all documents to the complainant upon request, in breach of cl 26(f). JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE [37] The grounds for a complaint to the Registrar made against an immigration adviser...

  10. LCRO 55/2017 L DA and O DA v UE [pdf, 150 KB]

    ...which allows a Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) to conduct the review on the basis of all information available if the LCRO considers that the review can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties. [20] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the application for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that neces...